The following particles are used to describe the structure of an atom. electron neutron proton quark The following equation represents the decay of a nucleus of ²⁷Co to form nucleus Q by β⁻ emission. ²⁷Co→AQ + β⁻ + x
- (a)Underline the fundamental particles in the above list.[1]
- (b)(i)Complete Fig. 7.1.[1]
- (b)(ii)State the name of the particle x.[1]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- 7(a) electron and quark both underlined/clearly indicated and no others
- 7(b)(i) value A 60
- 7(b)(i) B 28
- 7(b)(i) both correct
- 7(b)(ii) (electron) antineutrino
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